anokha skin care journal

notes on naturals

natural skincare suffers from the misconception that natural products are less potent than their synthetic friends, and therefore will never irritate the skin and are less effective. natural skinc...

how to balm

balms can be quirky creatures. usually firm, occasionally soft, and sometimes even gel-like, balms have a myriad of uses. however, even the correct definition of a balm and its indications for use ...

ingredient focus: yarrow

while you may not be familiar with the beneficial properties of this demure plant, yarrow has a long and complex history as a medicinal herb. boasting a penetrating fresh and herbaceous odor, it's ...

ingredient focus: camellia

the camellia is a legendary flower associated with luxury. those pretty petals also hide some of the most effective components in skincare which can target photoaging, inflammation, pigmentation, a...

beauty sleep

sleep is one of the most critical elements of beauty, and there's data to prove it: a recent study showed that poor sleep quality can accelerate signs of skin aging and weaken the skin's ability to...

ingredient focus: tea

more than just a comforting hot drink on a cold winter day, tea is a remarkable ingredient that possesses a long list of clinical effects. clinical research on this ubiquitous ingredient demonstrat...

the effects of climate change on skin health

the interaction between climate and health is complex and intertwined. climate change affects not just the health of the planet, but also that of every organ system in the human body. there’s incre...

ingredient focus: mango

from flavor to color to scent, the mango is an undeniably happy fruit. we love them as much as part of our beauty routines as we do on our plates. not sold on this sweet “King of Fruits”? read on f...

bakuchiol vs retinol

retinoids – retinoic acid, retinaldehyde, and retinol - are seen as the gold standard in topical antiaging ingredients, but they have some serious limitations in terms of side effects. enter bakuc...

under the eyes

the orbital region (located around the eyes) is the source of the most questions and complaints for many people. the skin in this region is thinner and quite delicate, and therefore is one of the f...